Macias Produce INC.

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	13	1
2025	3	28	0
2024	2	24	0
2023	2	37	0
2022	1	5	0
2021	1	9	0
2019	2	18	0
2018	2	9	0
2017	6	18	3
2016	3	10	0
2015	2	7	0
2014	1	6	0
2013	2	3	0
2012	3	10	5
2011	1	7	0
2010	2	7	1

Mar 26, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER LOCATED IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER TAKE A DRINK FROM HIS CUP THEN PROCEED TO CHOP READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND PUT NEW GLOVES ON AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE FOOD HANDLER REMOVED HIS GLOVES, WASHED HIS HANDS AND PUT ON A NEW SET OF GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS, SOME CONTAINERS IN ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND SOME SPONGES STORED IN ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RESTAURANT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ITEMS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK BASINS, ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARED HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-101.11 OBSERVED A MILK CONTAINER BEING USED TO STORE A TOXIC CHEMICAL (FABULOSO) AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CONTAINERS THAT BEAR A LEGIABLE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL AND NEVER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS INCIDENTS. MANAGER REMOVED THE MILK CONTAINER OF THE TOXIC CHEMICAL DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY CONDUCTING A SPECIAL PROCESS (DEHYDRATING BEEF) MAKING BEEF JERKY AND STORING THE BEEF JERKY IN A NON-MECHANICAL HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE THE SPECIAL PROCESS AND FACILITY MUST CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FOR A SPECIAL PROCESS. DEHYDRATION UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB AND GO TCS FOODS (TAMALES, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SALSAS ETC.) IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT THE INGREDIENTS ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE INGREDIENTS ON THE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GRAB AND GO TCS FOODS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE (BAGS OF ONION, BOXES) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS UNDER SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY TYPE OF POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER ANY TYPE OF POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN MULTIPLE FOOD PREP AREAS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK AT A SEWER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE SEWAGE WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Oct 6, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THAWING OF FISH IN ORIGINAL CRAYOVAC WRAPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM WRAPPER
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST BOXES OVERTURNED NOT FULLY FUNCTIONING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND ADD FRESH GLUE BOARDS.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT LIGHT DEVICES THAT ARE IN NEED OF NEW LIGHT BULBS AND GLUE BOARDS INSIDE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR PRODUCE AREA IN NEED OF CHANGING DUE TO DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD IN FRONT PREP ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND LARGE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jun 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS IN OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BUCKETS AT ALL PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH MEAT AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH NO DEEP CUTS OR MARKS
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE PREP TABLES IN REAR COOK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN REAR MEAT PROCESSING ROOM, REAR COOKING ROOM AND FRONT TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SCRAPING PEELING PAINT AND FILLING HOLES. CEILING OVER FRONT TAQUERIA AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLENSING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jun 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS IN OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BUCKETS AT ALL PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH MEAT AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH NO DEEP CUTS OR MARKS
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE PREP TABLES IN REAR COOK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN REAR MEAT PROCESSING ROOM, REAR COOKING ROOM AND FRONT TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SCRAPING PEELING PAINT AND FILLING HOLES. CEILING OVER FRONT TAQUERIA AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLENSING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

May 15, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWWEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC USED FOR SINK STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTMENT SINKS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING INSIDE 3-CONPARTMENT SINK IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BREAKROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, WATER DAMAGE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWWEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC USED FOR SINK STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTMENT SINKS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVE CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING INSIDE 3-CONPARTMENT SINK IN TAMALE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ONVENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BREAKROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, WATER DAMAGE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED NO WINDOW SCREEN AT WALK UP WINDOW IN TAQUERIA AND A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A SCREEN IN WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT JUICING PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN TAQUERIA,WALLS IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN PREP WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Jul 17, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PORK,RICE,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ITEMS FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)ASST. MANAGER SHOWED ME THE VOMITING KIT AT 2:54 P.M.(COS)
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FL. REAR RECEIVING PREP AREA WHERE VEGETABLES ARE CUT AND PACKAGED AND BREAD IS BAKED AND IN BASEMENT WHERE THEY PREPACKAGED BEANS AND RICE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR BACK KITCHEN OBSERVED SEVERAL WET TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. TOWELS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ROTESSIER PREP AREA,BACK KITCHEN,MEAT WALK IN COOLER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED PORK 64.8F AND 15LBS. COOKED STEAK 131.7F ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL IN TAQUERIA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.25LBS. $220.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN ROTESSIER HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,UNDER SIDES OF SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES,BOXES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,BASEMENT STAIR CASE & STORAGE AREAS, ALL TOILET ROOMS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS WELL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO WINDOW SCREEN AT WALK UP WINDOW IN TAQUERIA AND A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A SCREEN IN WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE BLACK CAT WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER,SEVERAL OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,CAT LITTER AND BOX.MUST REMOVE CAT,CAT FOOD ,LITTER AND BOX FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC SOAP BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD,OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND AS COVERS FOR FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING SINK STOPPERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT JUICING PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.GRILL TABLES IN MOST PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS AND WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS, CARTS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT MOST PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,1- EYE-STOVE,STEAM TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET SPOUT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BACK KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH WAY ABOVE RIM AND LIDS ARE MISSING. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE TRASH.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN TAQUERIA,WALLS IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN PREP WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER & DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT,SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BASEMENT,SALES FLOOR AND STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND KEEP DRY ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT.

Nov 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SHOOP.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SNK AT THE FAUCET IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER, REAR PREP AREA AND THE AREA WHERE THE COAL IS KEPT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(KITCHEN)NOT FINISHED. MUST PAINT W/NONTOXIC PAINT. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR IN THE AREA WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IN LOCATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO RECERTIFY AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED AND REQUIRED.

Nov 9, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN REAR MEAT SLICER ROOM BETWEEN HANDSINK AND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT MISSING SINK STOPPERS AND TORN GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE GASKET.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SIGNAGE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA) TO REFLECT WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LABELING FOR WAREWASHIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORS IN REAR PREP ROOM WHERE FLOOR BURNERS ARE LOCATED IN NEED OF SEALING. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT RESTAURANT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Oct 31, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SPICES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED POT OF GREASE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR AND SHELF LINER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTETD TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE RAW MEAT BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Oct 24, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED RAW MEAT PREPPING BEING DONE IN THE RAW MEAT WALK IN COOLER, WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE RAW MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK BY THE RAW MEAT PREP AREA IN THE RAW MEAT WALK IN COOLER OR REMOVE THE MEAT PREPPING EQUIPMENT FROM INSIDE OF THE RAW MEAT WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SPICES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED POT OF GREASE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR AND SHELF LINER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTETD TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE RAW MEAT BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Sep 13, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Sep 6, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON PREP TABLE IN BREAD BAKING ROOM, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE OF REAR WASHROOM HAND SINK CABINET, UNDER WOOD BEAM ON BASEMENT STAIRS, ON LEDGE IN BASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH WALL AND INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE WALK IN UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11(A) FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED USING TOWELS TO HOLD IN WATER AT SINKS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 THE FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR COOKING KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN VIOLATION #38 WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN STORE TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INCLUDING VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Dec 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR, UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD TABLE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Sep 5, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 28, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 15, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREMISES REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F AND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F IN REATAURANT PREP AREA OF GROCERY STORE. BOTH COOLERS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLERS UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 6-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.7F, 3-LBS OF CHORIZO,4-LBS OF REFRIED BEANS-53.5F, 20-LBS OF COOKED PORK -52.6, 10- LBS COOKED STEAK AT 53.2F, 5-LBS OF RICE AT 53.6F,15-LBS OF COOKED CARNITAS AT 53.5F,4-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.8F, 20-LBS OF HOMEMADE RED SALSA AT TEMERATURES RANGE BETWEEN 53.4- 55.6F.8-LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 51.8F, 52.5F, 15-LBS OF RICE WATER AT 53.8F. ALSO APPROX 80-LBS OF CHICHARRONS WITH MEAT AT 119.7F INSIDE UNIT. APPROX 175-LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $400.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED 2- EMPLOYEES PREPING( CUTTING) READY TO EAT FOODS,( MELONS AND TOMATOES) WITH BARE HANDS. PREMISES PREVIOUSLY REMINDED AND NOTED IN THE COMMENTS ON ( 12-16-2016), REPORT # 1978324, NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. MUST USE GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS AND SPATULAS,ETC- ,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION-7-38-010 A
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. EVIDENCE OF 86- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS, ON TOP OF SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LIGHTS ,MOPS,ETC CLUTTER IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED SOUTH FRONT DOORS AT BOTTOM AND ATTACHED SIDE WALL AREA BETWEEN THE DOOR INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR AND REAR DOOR ON INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET MISSING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP, COOKING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. RIGHT FAUCET NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK ON LEFT SIDE. TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Apr 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTTING BOARDS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH-IN FREEEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

Apr 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES,UNDERNEATH SHELVES ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTTING BOARDS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH-IN FREEEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

Dec 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE, REAR PREP, AND INSIDE THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING IN THE REAR STORAGE ARES. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. NO MILK OR POP CRATES.

Jun 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA HALLWALL TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AEAR(UNUSED ELEVATOR) AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBIS. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Nov 3, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA,STORAGE AREAS,AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN ALL PREP AREAS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEDILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR MEAT SECTION

Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PRP AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT COUNTER
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WLK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,HAS FOOD SPILLS ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYES WAHROOM DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES FOR SELF -CLOSING

Aug 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN MILK & MEAT COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO OBSERVED 2 TIER CART RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN MEAT & MILK COOLERS, OBSERVED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP, REMOVE WATER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING IN MEAT COOLER NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED RESTROOM REAR DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORCHECK OR TIGHTEN SPRING ON DOOR TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 3, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 25, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSRVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.10-LIVE LARGE ROACHES IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE PALLETS IN UNSED WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.ALSO 15 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SAME PALLET,MORE THAN 38 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLET IN BASEMENT,UNDER AND AROUND OTHER PALLETS IN BASEMENT,15 IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AND FLOOR IN SAME ROOM.OPENING THRU PIPE GOING OUTSIDE THE WALL IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST SEAL.9-MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVE IN BREAD PREP ROOM.STRONLY RECOMMEDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN,EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MEAT SAW,ALL LEGGS OF PREP TABL IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA OF ARTICLES,BOXES NOT USING.ALSO STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FLOORS,ALONG WALLS,ON CRATES.MUST REVOVE ARTICLES NOT USING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE.

Sep 26, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 28, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH LIGHT BULB INSIDE TO MAINTAIN HOT TEMPERATURE OF 140F.AIR TEMPERATURE 120F.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.12-LBS CHICARORES/SKIN WITH MEAT, MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119.2F.ALSO 30-LBS,OF CHROIZO SAUSAGE HANGING INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 70.4F.MUST MAINTAINHOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER,COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER-CDI.TOTAL APPROX-42LBS OF FOOD/COST $260.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION.ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING BLOODLY FOOD PANS THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WASHED,PUTTING ON GLOVES AND BEGINNING TO SLICE READY TO EAT MEATS/HAM.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK.ALSO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,-CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WASHING OUT BLOODLY FOOD EQUIPMENT INSIDE 3-COMP SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING RINSE.THREE COMP SINK NOT SET UP TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION INSIDE SINK TOCLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT PANS AND UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK SET UP TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP/PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE,CONVENIENT AT PREP HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP/TOWELS AT PREP HAND SINK,-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 52 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON FLOORS AND PALLETS IN WRAPPING STATION AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.10 LIVE FLIES IN STORAGE PREP AREA,10 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER WTH BREAD AND BAIT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.ALSO REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED,1/4 INCH AREAS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS-2.MUST REPAIR BOTH DOORS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,REAR AROUND EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.WATER PUDDLES ON FLOOR FROM LEAKY COMPRESSORS.MUST KEEP DRY AND ELEVATE STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST SHIELD LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND ABOVE GREENS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COMPRESSORS IN BASEMENT AND INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOP SINK OR REMOVE WATER HOSE AFTER EACH USE.FAUCETS-2,LEAKY AT BOTH 3-COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR.

Aug 3, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.OBSERVED THE PRE-PACKAGED FISH NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING PACKED ON AND SELL BY DATE
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE 2 TIER CARTS IN MEAT SECTION, AND NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE 3 BROKEN DOORS AT REAR MEAT COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING BAND SAW, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN EMPLOYEE AREA, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER REAR STORAGE
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT IN SPOTS MUST KEEP DRY
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN DUSTY RESTROOM CEILING FAN
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR STORAGE
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND YARD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE

Oct 21, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CUT WATERMELON,PAPAYA ON TOP OF PRODUCE COOLER MAINTAININGIMPROPER TEMPETURE OF 51F,53F.(COOLER UNIT AIR WAS BLOCKED,DUE TO COVERING ON TOP OF UNIT) MGR REMOVED FRUIT AND DISGARDED. APPROX11-PACKAGES 20-LBS COST $40.-CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD IN COOKING ROOM.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE- WRAP UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

Jan 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean the interior of the rear reach-in freezers-remove ice builkd-up and rust. Must remove dust/dirt from fan covers inside of walk-in cooler.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean and maintain floors in basement, meat department and in all corners throughout!
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must seal hole around top of pipe in rear mechanical room across from washroom and repair damaged ceiling in basement. Must also, remove peeling paint from ceiling and walls in basement; replace water stained ceiling tiles throughout.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide end caps to light inside walk-in cooler.

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